Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $1806 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $780 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $158 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $240 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $53 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $24 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $61 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $35 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $50 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $56 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $66 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $37 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow |